Comparisons / Comparison of Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 D and Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.8 i

Comparison of Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 D and Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.8 i [S]ave

Attribute
Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) 1.8 D ×
Volkswagen Golf IV Cabrio (1J) 1.8 i ×
General
MakeFordVolkswagen
ModelEscortGolf
GenerationEscort VI Hatch (GAL)Golf IV Cabrio (1J)
Modification1.8 D1.8 i
Websitehttps://www.ford.com/https://www.vw.com/
Number of doors32
Number of seats54
Body typeHatchbackCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931998
Production to (year)19952000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)153160
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)17.915.5
City consumption (l/100km)-11
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-6.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)5.6-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveFront wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engineFuel engine
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront, transversely
FuelDieselPetrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)6075
Max. torque (Nm)110140
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder22
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7531,781
Compression ratio21.59
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,8005,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,5002,500
Cylinder bore (mm)82.581
Piston stroke (mm)8286.4
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Multi-point injection
Valve controlOhcOhc
CatalystNoRegular
Fuel tank (l)5555
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Front suspensionCoil springsCoil springs
Rear suspensionCoil springsCoil springs
Front stabilizer++
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrumDisc
Tires size
  • 175/70 R13
  • 185/60 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1044,081
Width (mm)1,6961,695
Height (mm)1,3971,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,5252,472
Kerb weight (kg)1,0951,155
Gross weight (kg)1,6001,580
Minimum boot space (l)380270
Maximum boot space (l)735448
Front track (mm)1,4401,464
Rear track (mm)1,4621,428



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